W124 exhaust replacement
Discussion
My '93 280E's exhaust is rather knackered and it probably needs totally replacing. Given the value of the car, is it even worth doing?
If so, what sort of cost am I looking at? Some new/pattern parts seem rather expensive, are there any specialists who have a nice solution or are my hands tied?
Ta in advance chaps.
If so, what sort of cost am I looking at? Some new/pattern parts seem rather expensive, are there any specialists who have a nice solution or are my hands tied?
Ta in advance chaps.
It depends what sections of the exhaust needs replacing, as to the cost and the question of "is it worth it?".
A few years ago a required both sections of exhaust from the cat, back.
I was quoted about £1000 for genuine MB-supplied steel items.
I went to my local Powerflow place and had both sections made up in stainless steel for around £550, including whatever back box I wanted.
Darren
A few years ago a required both sections of exhaust from the cat, back.
I was quoted about £1000 for genuine MB-supplied steel items.
I went to my local Powerflow place and had both sections made up in stainless steel for around £550, including whatever back box I wanted.
Darren
Thanks Darren. I think I only need the parts back from the cat but I need to get under and have a good look really. This doesn't look too awfully priced, http://www.mrexhaust.co.uk/exhausts/mercedes/e280-... , but it's still about 33% of the value of the car unfortunately.
I had the rear section of my S124 done about two years ago whilst on holiday in Scotland. These things always go when laying down big miles in short timeframes. But at 17 years you couldn't complain.
Having covered a few options including the main quick fit operations the cheapest was - MB Inverness - about £280 plus as much coffee as I could drink.
Don't discount the main dealer parts. Those Scottish dealerships have changed hands now, previously independent, so current prices may not be as attractive - back then the workshop seemed to be full of older models - and I was on holiday so needed to get it sorted.
When cars get to a certain age and value the question shouldn't always be to compare the value and repair cost. How much would a new car be ? What will fail on a new car in the first few months ? I like the theory (to a point) ''better the devil you know'', if you have had the car a while.
Plus - its a 124 !
Having covered a few options including the main quick fit operations the cheapest was - MB Inverness - about £280 plus as much coffee as I could drink.
Don't discount the main dealer parts. Those Scottish dealerships have changed hands now, previously independent, so current prices may not be as attractive - back then the workshop seemed to be full of older models - and I was on holiday so needed to get it sorted.
When cars get to a certain age and value the question shouldn't always be to compare the value and repair cost. How much would a new car be ? What will fail on a new car in the first few months ? I like the theory (to a point) ''better the devil you know'', if you have had the car a while.
Plus - its a 124 !
That's exactly it. I bought the 124 with the intention of running it for a year or so then throwing it away. But now, 4 years later, I have grown to love it. So I want to fix it, but the sensible in me thinks that paying a large amount to do so just isn't worth it...
Then again, my other car is an aging Ferrari which ruins any such 'it's too expensive to maintain' arguments.
I guess I'll take it somewhere and get a quote then we'll go from there.
Then again, my other car is an aging Ferrari which ruins any such 'it's too expensive to maintain' arguments.
I guess I'll take it somewhere and get a quote then we'll go from there.
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